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West Virginia Hit With More Flash Flooding, Prompting Rescues But No Reported Injuries

Vehicles maneuver around a mudslide caused by heavy rains along U.S. Route 60 on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, in Cedar Grove, W.V. (Ava Rash/WCHS-TV via AP)
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Overview

  • Heavy rains fell in parts of West Virginia, causing flash flooding.
  • Some areas saw over 8 inches of rainfall, prompting flood warnings.
  • Dozens of water rescues occurred, along with building evacuations.
  • No deaths or injuries have been immediately reported.
  • The region was still recovering from major floods last year.